THESE dramatic pictures show the burnt out shells of vehicles destroyed in an arson attack in Runcorn.

Four HGVs were torched shortly after 1am this morning, Monday.

The vehicles were parked outside a commercial property on Aragon Court on Manor Park industrial estate.

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The lorries contained recycled white goods and appliances.

Runcorn and Widnes World: Dramatic pictures show the destruction caused to vehicles in an arson attack in RuncornDramatic pictures show the destruction caused to vehicles in an arson attack in Runcorn (Image: Newsquest)

Firefighters used two main jets, two hose reel jets and three sets of breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.”

Runcorn and Widnes World: Firefighters believe the fire was started deliberatelyFirefighters believe the fire was started deliberately (Image: Newsquest)

Two fire engines from Runcorn and one from Widnes dealt with the incident.

Anyone with information should call Cheshire police on 101.